Same-sex marriage 2012

November 6, 2012 10:49 PM

Brian Oberdan, left, and partner Loui Love celebrate during an
election watch party for proponents of Referendum 74, which would uphold
the state's new same-sex marriage law, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in
Seattle. less

Brian Oberdan, left, and partner Loui Love celebrate during an
election watch party for proponents of Referendum 74, which would uphold
the state's new same-sex marriage law, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in ... more

Brian Oberdan, left, and turns to kiss his partner Loui Love during an election watch party for proponents of Referendum 74, which would uphold the state's new same-sex marriage law, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Seattle. less

Brian Oberdan, left, and turns to kiss his partner Loui Love during an election watch party for proponents of Referendum 74, which would uphold the state's new same-sex marriage law, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in ... more

Christabel Escarez, right, and Daisy Frearson, second from right, watch early election results at the Wildrose bar in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Both women said they were supporting Washington state's Referendum 74, which would legalize same-sex marriage. less

Christabel Escarez, right, and Daisy Frearson, second from right, watch early election results at the Wildrose bar in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Both women said they were ... more

Whitney Young, left, embraces her partner Marlena Blonsky as they listen to speeches at an election watch party for proponents of Referendum 74, which would uphold the state's new same-sex marriage law, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Seattle. less

Whitney Young, left, embraces her partner Marlena Blonsky as they listen to speeches at an election watch party for proponents of Referendum 74, which would uphold the state's new same-sex marriage law, ... more

Supporters cheer at an election watch party for proponents of Referendum 74, which would uphold the state's new same-sex marriage law, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Seattle.

Supporters cheer at an election watch party for proponents of Referendum 74, which would uphold the state's new same-sex marriage law, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Seattle.

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Rick Sturgiol, right, and his partner of 34 years Jim Malatak cheer at an election watch party for proponents of Referendum 74, which would uphold the state's new same-sex marriage law, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Seattle. less

Rick Sturgiol, right, and his partner of 34 years Jim Malatak cheer at an election watch party for proponents of Referendum 74, which would uphold the state's new same-sex marriage law, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, ... more

Judea Ezell, lower right, and Shena Lee, left, stage a ceremonial proposal as they celebrate early election returns for Washington state's Referendum 74, which would legalize same-sex marriage, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. The two are just friends and were waiting for their respective partners to arrive at the celebration. less

Lauren Snead, right, hugs her partner Katy Jayne, left, as they celebrate the legalization of same-sex marriage Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012 in Portland, Maine. Snead and Jayne plan to marry in the near future.

Lauren Snead, right, hugs her partner Katy Jayne, left, as they celebrate the legalization of same-sex marriage Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012 in Portland, Maine. Snead and Jayne plan to marry in the near future.

Gov. Chris Gregoire, left, looks on as Sen. Ed Murray, center, is kissed by his partner Michael Shiosaki after Murray finished speaking at an election watch party for proponents of Referendum 74, which would uphold the state's new same-sex marriage law, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Seattle. less

Gov. Chris Gregoire, left, looks on as Sen. Ed Murray, center, is kissed by his partner Michael Shiosaki after Murray finished speaking at an election watch party for proponents of Referendum 74, which would ... more

State Senator Ed Murray reacts after his partner Michael Shiosaki gave him a kiss onstage after the initial returns on Referendum 74 during a party at the Westin Hotel on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, 2012. less

State Senator Ed Murray reacts after his partner Michael Shiosaki gave him a kiss onstage after the initial returns on Referendum 74 during a party at the Westin Hotel on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, ... more

Gov. Chris Gregoire, center, speaks as other elected officials stand behind at an election watch party for proponents of Referendum 74, which would uphold the state's new same-sex marriage law, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Seattle. less

Gov. Chris Gregoire, center, speaks as other elected officials stand behind at an election watch party for proponents of Referendum 74, which would uphold the state's new same-sex marriage law, Tuesday, Nov. 6, ... more

People celebrate the initial returns on Referendum 74 during a party at the Westin Hotel on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, 2012.

People celebrate the initial returns on Referendum 74 during a party at the Westin Hotel on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, 2012.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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Andre Cawley, back left, reacts as he watches poll returns at an Election Night party in Baltimore, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, for supporters of a Maryland referendum that, if passed, would allow same-sex marriage.

Andre Cawley, back left, reacts as he watches poll returns at an Election Night party in Baltimore, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, for supporters of a Maryland referendum that, if passed, would allow same-sex marriage.

State Senator Ed Murray and his partner Michael Shiosaki prepare to take the stage as people celebrate the initial returns on Referendum 74 during a party at the Westin Hotel on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, 2012. less

State Senator Ed Murray and his partner Michael Shiosaki prepare to take the stage as people celebrate the initial returns on Referendum 74 during a party at the Westin Hotel on Election Day, Tuesday, November ... more

State Senator Ed Murray and his partner Michael Shiosaki prepare to take the stage with Governor Chris Gregoire as people celebrate the initial returns on Referendum 74 during a party at the Westin Hotel on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, 2012. less

State Senator Ed Murray and his partner Michael Shiosaki prepare to take the stage with Governor Chris Gregoire as people celebrate the initial returns on Referendum 74 during a party at the Westin Hotel on ... more

Brian Oberdan, left, and partner Loui Love celebrate during an
election watch party for proponents of Referendum 74, which would uphold
the state's new same-sex marriage law, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in
Seattle. less

Brian Oberdan, left, and partner Loui Love celebrate during an
election watch party for proponents of Referendum 74, which would uphold
the state's new same-sex marriage law, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in ... more